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Line of Duty star Brian McCardie dies ‘suddenly’ aged 59 as his devastated sister pays tribute

Line of Duty actor Brian McCardie has died, his family has confirmed, with fans of the star taking to social media to pay tribute.

Brian McCardie, who played Tommy Hunter in Line of Duty, has died at the age of 59, his family has announced. The actor, who played the original leader of the OCG who groomed Matthew ‘Dot’ Cotton as a teenager, passed away on Sunday (April 28). Sarah then paid tribute to his acting career, adding: “A wonderful and passionate actor on stage and screen, Brian loved his work and touched many lives, and is gone much too soon.

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